Expeditor at the Union League Guard House

Job Title:        Expeditor

Reports to:     Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Director of Dining

Department:  Kitchen

Location:        The Union League Guard House (953 Youngs Ford Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035)

Description:

The main point of contact between the chefs and the runners. Important skills include: being proactive, organized and a team player. Strong communication is crucial as well as remaining calm under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain service area assignment from the Chef at the beginning of each shift
• Ensure the iPad is charged and ready to view the flow
• Prepare cups along with wax paper for sides
• Ensure that butters and oils are prepared for bread service
• Set up cold and hot station with appropriate plates, sides, condiments (mayo, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, ketchup, etc.)
• See chefs for additional utensils intended
• Understand the room layout and seat positions for the Guard House
• Check accuracy of the food items prior to handing them to the runners
• Receive food from the cold and hot side cooks
• Anticipate each order and remain focused throughout shift
• Tickets should be retrieved from servers and bartenders and placed on ticket holder
• Dispose of all tickets that have been fired and delivered
• At the end of the service, restock supplies, organize, and wipe down station
• Check with the manager before the end of your shift
• Track breakage of china and record on sheet for the Executive Steward

Skills and Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and stand for long durations of time
• Bending and lifting required
• Hygiene and grooming are extremely important – come to work with a pressed uniform!
• Clock in to work no more than 5 minutes prior to each scheduled shift
• No eating anywhere except for the employee cafeteria
• Cell phones are to be used only on break and always out of sight of the members

Note: The above tasks and any additional duties shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Dining

Compensation: 

• Fair wages and safe working environment 
• Employee meals
• Energetic, multi-faceted, team-oriented work atmosphere
• Exposure to a national market
• Opportunities of promotion from within 
• Educational funding for employees and Scholarship opportunities for employee children and grandchildren 
• Uniforms (for uniformed employees)
• Two weeks’ vacation after one year (for full-time employees)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match of up to 6% once required hours are met (for full-time and part-time employees)
• Choice of three Blue Cross health plan products (for full-time employees)
• Dental insurance (for full-time employees)
• Employer paid life insurance and disability program (for full-time employees)